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7 things you might not know about postnatal depression
Despite its widespread nature, there is still a great amount of mystery surrounding PND - and it's important to try unravelling as much of that as we can.
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Postnatal depression: dispelling the myths
There are a number of myths surrounding postnatal depression, some of which helped Megan Blandford ignore her own PND for so long. Here's why so many PND myths just aren’t true.
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On the outside: how to help those with PND
For the people closest to those suffering, there is often a disconnect, a wall that is built around the sufferer that seems impenetrable.
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Gestational diabetes increases risk of PND: study
A recent study has reported on a somewhat surprising link, finding that gestational diabetes increases the risk of PND in first time mothers.
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Husband pens heartfelt letters to mothers with PND after wife takes her own life
"You are Not alone," Kim Chen wrote in the heartfelt Facebook post, two months after his wife, Florence Leung's, death.
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A year of motherhood: my survival story
Motherhood burns you down, but it rebuilds you too.
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Why three-quarters of mums won't admit they're not coping
New research reports that 74 per cent of mums don't want to admit they aren't coping, and therefore don't seek support or treatment.
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Adele, I too know the agony of postnatal depression
When Adele spoke this week about the agony of postnatal depression, it brought back awful memories.
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Yes, dads can get postnatal depression too
I asked the therapist who helped my wife whether I might have depression too, but she just about laughed me out of the room.
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Family of mum who took her own life speak out about PND
From the outside it looked like Allison Goldstein was blissfully happy. She had a new baby, a loving husband, and was part of a close knit-family.
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Should you tell your boss about your postnatal depression?
Returning to work after having a baby can be daunting, and when you're experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety it can seem even more overwhelming.
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Mums and dads of very preterm babies more likely to be depressed
The classic image of a newborn baby happily nestled in the proud parents' arms is one we are all familiar with. Many of us are lucky enough to have one on the mantelpiece, but some families miss out on taking this photo.
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Support services for postnatal depression and anxiety
Your guide to support and resources for postnatal depression, anxiety and other kinds of antenatal and postnatal mental health.
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